Overnight BCS Title Game Discussion Thread
by Jubanator14 on Jan 8, 2009 11:45 PM CST
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That really sucked.
Here is where you can bring the comments about the game, recap the season, and try to see into your crystal ball for what might be in '09.
I am also going to say this now, the first sign of any name calling, cursing, or anything of that matter will not be tolerated. I don't care if you are a Sooner, Longhorn, or anything, I want real discussion and not childish name calling or anything alone those lines.
I know we are all upset about what happened tonight, so if you don't think you can follow those rules, then why don't you sleep on it and comment in the morning when you have had time to cool down. Thanks
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I don't know if you'll get it
You or CC better be armed and ready with the ban button, from what I’ve seen.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 8, 2009 11:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Hopefully everyone will just sleep on it and then decompress over night. Sadly, the “fan” above you didn’t seem to think so.
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by Jubanator14 on Jan 8, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It took them all of 14 minutes
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by Jubanator14 on Jan 9, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really looking for a response here
Tonight I read up on what a Sooner is cause I had just never really cared enough to find out. I was a tad shocked to discover that you guys are named after people who illegally took land in the Oklahoma region before it was made available. Is this common knowledge among students and is this ok? This isn’t meant to be sarcasm but it is kinda shocking. A school wouldn’t call themselves the "x criminals" so why name yourself something that indicates you broke a law? Is it really no big deal to anyone there?
by Pantheon on Jan 8, 2009 11:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well in the literal and historical sense that is what it means
The term Sooners has since evolved to mean “a person ahead of the curve”. The Boomers were the ones that went at the boom of the cannon for the land run also.
Really the ones that go to the school, myself included, find it a little humorous and don’t think too much of it.
I look at it more as a very unique name that ties back to Oklahoma coming into statehood. Oklahoma became a state in 1904 and the university started playing sports back in 1914.
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by Jubanator14 on Jan 8, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd actually want to know also
by Longhorn@Berkeley on Jan 8, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?..Ok, I'll give it a try
first off, Oklahoma was settled by the white man, in a series of “Land Runs”, literally a race to claim, a quarter section of land….for free. The 2 biggest ones where the land run of 1889, that settled, basically the Oklahoma City area. The next was the land run that opened the Cherokee Outlet, or a NW Oklahoma. First one to the land, and the flag…won the land, and owned it.
A “Sooner” was a person, that started before the gun went off. (On you mark, get set…HEY! he went too soon!) A “Boomer” snuck in before the race usually the night before and was at the land when others got there. So yes a “Sooner” is technically a land cheat. But it’s also a unique piece of history, as no other state, had this type of settlement (I think Arizona, had a small one) It’s more about the unique history. A Sooner only happened, cause Oklahoma, had the land run.
Is it considered a bad thing? Not really. More like “Bootlegger” on the scale of nefarious types.
Do a lot of people know this meaning? sadly, no.
Are we ashamed? No, not at all, it’s a part of our history. Not all our history is good. In fact here are some other unsavory mascots: Rebels, Jayhawks, Wolverines (it ain’t about the animal kids), Louisiana Bayou Tigers (again, not an animal), not to mention Indian tribe names, like Utes, or Seminoles or Chippewas, or Illini, etc
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 3:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great post Redhawk....
Seriously. BOOMER!
by EnragedOUfan on Jan 9, 2009 6:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SOONER!
Thanks Billy Sims!
More land run info: OU artist in residence. is producing a MASSIVE memorial to commemorate the land run, using greater then life size bronzes. It’s pretty amazing: Here’s a link
And a picture of one of the bronzes:
Here’s a famous shot of “The Run” for the Outlet. My grandparents on both side made the run getting land in Grant county near Pond Creek, OK
Oh….and I thought of a couple more unsavory mascots: Pirates, Buccaneers, Warriors. I mean, does any one think that being named after a killing thief at sea, is something to be ashamed of?
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Good post Redhawk
You got the tradition down right.
by scarab on Jan 9, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
enjoyed the history lesson...
+1
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
by Denverjhawk on Jan 9, 2009 7:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and for a slightly different explaination
here’s Wiki….not sure this is any better.
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 9:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wolverines weren't named after the animal?
You mean they were named after that heroic band of freedom fighters led by Patrick Swayze during the Commie Invasion of 1984? I did not know that
by DogTown on Jan 9, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And back in the old west everyone from Texas went to Sunday school and was law abiding folk.
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Barry Switzer
by Sooner Vince on Jan 9, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually...
A school wouldn’t call themselves the “x criminals” so why name yourself something that indicates you broke a law? Is it really no big deal to anyone there?
If you’re taken aback by the “Sooner” moniker, you might be interested to know that it gets much, much worse. I’d suggest you’d read this series done by one of our readers at Rock M Nation. Long story short: A “jayhawk” is not a blue bird with buckles on its shoes.
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by RPT on Jan 9, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go again...
does anyone really care where a mascot name comes from at this point…?
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
by Denverjhawk on Jan 9, 2009 7:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Only the hyper-sensitive
who have run out of people to point fingers at in the present and now want to point them at people in the past…
"Over Macho Grande?"
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by iron duke75 on Jan 9, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The real irony in the Jayhawk origin...
is that the origin of the “Tiger” is very closely connected to that of the “Jayhawks”
check it out…interesting
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
by Denverjhawk on Jan 9, 2009 7:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No one disputes the background of the original "Missouri Tigers"
Emphasis added:
The town’s preparedness discouraged any guerilla activity and the protecting organization began to disband in 1854. However, it was rumored that a guerilla band, led by the notorious Bill Anderson, intended to sack the town. Quickly organized was an armed guard of Columbia citizens, who built a blockhouse and fortified the old courthouse in the center of town. This company was called “The Missouri Tigers.”
The Missouri Tigers were the company that protected the city of Columbia. They were not the group of men who traveled west to sack Lawrence. I’m not sure how a volunteer company whose sole objective is city defense qualifies under the same terminology in your book.
I’m not trying to flame this argument back up again. Like I’ve said, I’m not a native Missourian and thus I’m not deeply attached or affected by any of the naming. But in a discussion of naming a mascot after criminals, the point is certainly relevant, especially since so few know the history behind the Jayhawk name, and as a result, the MU/KU rivalry.
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by RPT on Jan 9, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Tigers" beat the alternative
given the history of the area, and mascots coming from the Civil War era….How does the University of Missouri (Quantrell) Raiders sound?
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like then we'd have no room to talk
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by RPT on Jan 9, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's KU/Mizzou
there would always be something to talk about….“Oh yeah, your Mascot is far bloodier then our mascot!” would however, be an odd discussion!
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just meant that it was interesting how they were both tied...
to fighting w/Bill Anderson and Co. Not saying they are the same as yes you are correct they chose different means of doing so, but I until last night had no idea the Missouri Tiger was even connected to that time period…after the above mentioned the Woverines, LSU Tigers, etc. I started looking around at the origins of some of the mascots and was surprised how many were related to historical references.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
by Denverjhawk on Jan 9, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Plz tell me!!!!
What does ‘rock chalk jhawk’ mean?! I’ve been dying to know for months now, and nobody will tell me.
Too lazy to google………ty in advance.
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by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yea,
we used to be called the ‘Bugeaters’, how crazy is that? Not a clue on the history of it….
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
...the mascot musta been brutal
, gotta see if I come research a pick of the Bugeater mascot. LOL!
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by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's some football discussion
I think Stoops goofed up for not kicking the field goal at the goalline. I then didn’t agree about kicking a 49 yard FG (that got blocked). Those situations should have been reversed, in my opinion.
And then Bradford made sort of a bad decision trying to squeeze that ball in at halftime. Gotta make sure, in that situation, you either give your receiver a chance or nobody a chance, and then at least get 3 points. OU won the first half but the score was still tied.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 8, 2009 11:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I liked the call in the 1st to go for it from the 1
but I think a play action would have worked a lot better.
Bradford admitted after the game that he tried to force that pass in there and instead should have fired it out the back of the endzone.
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by Jubanator14 on Jan 8, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno,
the CB/safety made a great play on the ball and it was popped up into the air, not Sam’s fault really, the ball was thrown low.
Borderline interference too, IMO, like a few other times in the game, like the last play on OU’s final drive—Iglesias was interfered with, IMO.
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by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's stoops' nature
easy for us to call it bad in hindsight, but while i agree with you there’s no doubt it’s simply reflective of the way stoops coaches. he really seems to love gaming the high risk/high reward scenarios. the fake punt against texas and onside kick against WVU are good examples. it was still early enough in the game that maybe he didn’t know how well the Florida defense would contain things (i.e. even if i lose these points there are plenty more chances). however in my mind, he should have seen that both the texas and florida games were turning into long-term battles and those decisions provide a huge opportunity to give large momentum to the opponent.
by the chairman211 on Jan 9, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
or if the used the Hurry-up on 3rd down and tried to get a good play called on 4th. That would have forced Florida to prepare for a potential pass. Florida and all of us watching knew it was going to be in Brown’s hands.
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by Sooner Vince on Jan 9, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
I commend Stoops for going for it on 4th and goal before the 1st redzone stop. However if I was coach, my team would have kicked the field goal with 10 seconds left before halftime so that we could go into the locker room with a 10-7 lead. Overall however, I couldn’t be happier with the Sooners. Yea, it sucks seeing my team lose 5 out of their last 6 bowl games. Yea, it sucks seeing my team lose 3 out of 4 national championships. Yea, it sucks that the SEC claims dominance again this season and rightfully so. But I have and will get over it. Next season, I hope for 3 things: OU beating Texas, OU winning a bowl game, and the “every sports network Tebow love fest to end.” OU played a great game. Its great to be a Sooner.
by EnragedOUfan on Jan 9, 2009 6:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Title Games
There’s not a fan, a coach, or a team in the nation that would deny the fact they wouldn’t mind going to the title game 4 times in 10 years, even though you are 1-3 in those games!
by soxboys21 on Jan 9, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you could hope to draw Ohio State in a “Something has got to give” bowl
by Longhorn@Berkeley on Jan 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right Play...
Hindsight is 20/20; however, looking back, going for it on 4th down on the 1-yard line was the best play. Oklahoma had the momentum and I don’t think there is any question that going for it was the right option.
by soxboys21 on Jan 9, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Came here to just read as a UF fan and left hating the entire state of Texas. Great game. Bradford throws a nice ball. He should go #1 in the draft, much better than Stafford.
by hubkid99 on Jan 8, 2009 11:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Restrained Frustration
I think htownsooner may be taking this a bit too far with his demands for Stoops to be fired but I completely understand the anger and discontent. I myself have spewed obscenities tonight because I am so sick and tired of seeing OU lose games when the other team is given more than a week to prepare. This is a repeated pattern that points directly to preparation and therefore coaching. The problem with all of this is how mad can you get at a guy who has been in 4 national championships in 9 years?
by OU11 on Jan 8, 2009 11:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
From an outsider's point of view,
it looks like Stoops and OU struggle either with complacency, when they underestimate a foe, or when they play a team just as good or perhaps better than them—when things aren’t clicking like they usually do.
Seems like Stoops isn’t as good in those rare situations. Would like OU Fan’s take on that.
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by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Except
You’re called the Sooner state because you were basically settled by “sooners”, a group of people who illegally claimed the land. I guess if I went to a school named after criminals, I’d say the name “evolved” too.
by Pantheon on Jan 9, 2009 12:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it is one of those strange "state pride" things
I never really got it, always found it a little funny and odd but I accepted it.
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by Jubanator14 on Jan 9, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well goodnight all
Here is one longhorn fan hoping Bradford and Stoops head to the NFL and I only say that out of respect (sort of with Stoops)
by Pantheon on Jan 9, 2009 12:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah i sound pissed
i bleed crimson and cream…im a sooner nation fixture…yadda yadda yadda…honestly who do we blame when we have all the talent in the world and we cant win a big game…ie texas…boise state…..west virginia…florida…and for the fan who replied earlier…yah stoops has put us in good positions but what the hell did marv levy do for buffalo when then went to the super bowl all those times…just gets old to go to the big dance every year and leave your dancing shoes at home…u know?
by htownsooner on Jan 9, 2009 12:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Restrained frustration
I hear ya but what has happened to Buffalo since Marv Levy?
by OU11 on Jan 9, 2009 12:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Don't Feel Bad Little Buddy
Not everyone Can be as Talented as the University of :Texas Longhonrs…. ya know?
by OUFootball on Jan 9, 2009 12:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and another thing
nothing but steers and queers in austin…dont exactly see your horns
by htownsooner on Jan 9, 2009 12:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
0-5 in the last BCS Bowls, Bob - .286 winning % in all BCS games, Bob
Mack Brown, you aren’t.. Only TEXAS was man enough to beat USC, in LA.. OU, on the other hand, went OU and got rolled…
We’ll see you in Dallas next year, Pooner Sooner.. You have an asskicking coming.. Even you know that..
by BigGameBobLOL on Jan 9, 2009 8:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As a longhorn fan I have a few observations
1. Why was Brown getting so many carries. I kept thinking play action, play action only to see it handed off. What gives?
2. Tebow aint a great quarterback. He can run but please that weaksauce shuttle pass and a few near-laterals are considered for half his completions? He can run though
3. Didnt like the Nic Harris ankle yank on Percy Harvin. Im surprised no one cared.
4. The INT on the goalline wasn’t really Braford’s fault. If it were a TD we would be singing the praises.
5. This 4th quarter reminded me of the red-river shootout
by owenh on Jan 9, 2009 12:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yalls defense did acquit for itself well
Everyone talks about OU no scoring 60. How about UF not scoring 50?
by owenh on Jan 9, 2009 12:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
mixed reaction
The defense did an outstanding job of not giving up any big TD plays but way too many freakin times they let Tebow out of a hole on 3rd and long to keep a drive going
by OU11 on Jan 9, 2009 12:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Both interceptions to me weren't Bradford's fault...
Both times, the football was in the hands or went through the hands of the receiver. Manny Johnson’s hands touched the football just as Iglesias’ hands. Most of Bradford’s interceptions this season in my opinion could be blamed on the receivers not catching the ball. But, that doesn’t really matter. As to Nic Harris, he’s a great athlete but it will not bother me seeing him leave. I will however miss the prescence of Lendi Holmes. That guy is extremly fast.
by EnragedOUfan on Jan 9, 2009 6:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree on the first interception
Iglesias surely should have caught the second int pass, and I agree with you on that. On the first, however, Bradford stared down his receiver for about 3 solid seconds. He really, really telegraphed that pass, and as a result there were about 5 UF guys around the receiver when the ball was finally thrown. Yes, it might have still been a completion, but it was not a good decision by Bradford.
by the1austin on Jan 9, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Greed
Does everybody remember the last time that OU got greedy and an average of 8 wins a year with a bowl victory wasn’t good enough? Gary Gibbs was no where near the coach Bob Stoops is but because folks got greedy and wanted more, we went through the Schnellenberger/Blake era. Is that what everybody wants again? Greed will kill you!
by OU11 on Jan 9, 2009 12:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious about how the OU community receives Stoops after this loss.
As a Texas fan, I obviously am hoping he leaves for Denver, because I doubt if his replacement will be nearly as competent. But there will certainly be an emotional reaction from the Sooner fanbase after this loss, and it will be interesting to see if that proves a factor in his decision.
Its a tough spot to be in, you want to wring his neck for lack of preparation in these big games (and why does he keep abandoning the hurry-up when its working?), but you also need to make him feel welcome and stable if you want to keep him.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 9, 2009 12:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As to the hurry-up...
What bothered me the most was how many times it was stopped due to the refs interference.
by EnragedOUfan on Jan 9, 2009 6:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
or Bradford, coming to the line…then looking to the sideline, to get a play, then calling the play…and taking the entire play clock up! If you are going to do that..just do it in the huddle where everyone can hear it!
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Random musings from a burnt orange insomniac
I’ve noticed over the last week that the media continually brings up the fact that OU scores 60 on their opponents to support the idea that OU is the best offense in the nation. I’ve also noticed that in many of the games where OU scores 60, the game was basically over by the middle of the 3rd quarter. Most coaches would pull the starters in this situation or at least quit trying to find the endzone (Pete Carrol against JoePa), but Stoops leaves his best boys out there. I am certainly biased, being a UT student, but when Mack pulls McCoy at the beginning of the 4th against A&M, easily the most deserving of a beating by virtue of being the most obnoxious school in the Big XII, and Bob Stoops is still running the no huddle as time runs out, the “Bob Stoops has no class” statement starts to seem legit. That being said I do think the sooners did an OK job at representing the Big XII, though I do wish we were there instead. Oh and by the way, drove through Oklahoma City and Norman (depressing) the other day, so I decided to see the OU campus since we always play at Dallas an I’d never seen it. Whats up with that gorilla statue thing with wings and boobs? I thought Austin was weird.
by OUstillSucks on Jan 9, 2009 12:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It really doesn't matter
what you want to say or post about this Sooner team or the Sooners in general.
This was a great team. They had a great year.
They may have lost another BCS game. We get it, that sucks. As fans we do not like it. You can be pissed. You can call for firing. Whatever floats your boat.
Yes, we can second guess coaching decisions. We can relive it or forget it.
But, I personally will not say one negative word about the guys who play on this Sooner team.
They are champs in my book. For every single play of every game of this season they were Warriors. What more could we ask of them.
I don’t have the time to list the accomplishments of this team. They are too numerous.
They didn’t play some chump team tonight. The other team has players who are trying to win.
At the end of every game there is only one winner. At the end of every season there is only one champion.
Trust me, I understand that at OU they play for championships. It would have been awesome if we had won them all. We didn’t. Deal with it.
I don’t care about what other teams fans think about what I am posting. I personally don’t care what anyone thinks, these are my opinions.
The Oklahoma Sooners Football Team will live to play another day.
Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.
Barry Switzer
by Sooner Vince on Jan 9, 2009 12:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
greed....
Im sorry but you are wrong…this is not greed…you actually sound complacent. even worse. what is wrong with expecting to be the best. what is wrong with wanting year in and year out to be number 1? year after year is that not our ultimate goal? being number 1? screw greed and screw everything that is burnt orange….anyone who can only manage to rally behind an overgrown cow is nothing short of inbred redneck and hillbilly….just ask your cousins/lovers in arkansas
by htownsooner on Jan 9, 2009 12:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Security?
If I was a Texas fan, I would love to read your cow/steer/queer comments. Because it means you don’t feel confident enough to keep the discussion about football.
I am definitely not complacent but through the frustration trying to be realistic. Everybody wants to be #1. Everybody wants to win championships. But guess what? Not everybody can number one. And furthermore, nobody is going to be number one every year. Demand better. Don’t be satisfied with losing championship games. But stay realistic or else you miss the joy of being a part of a consistent championship winning program.
by OU11 on Jan 9, 2009 12:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure,
you can ‘want’ to be #1 every year, alotta teams have that goal. Realistically though, no team is going to be #1 every year, it’s laughable to think that would actually happen.
If a team wins the NC once every 5 to10 years that’s a GREAT team. NCs are rare to come by.
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by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
By the way, our problem tonight wasn’t anything wearing burnt Orange. It was a team wearing Orange and blue. This year proved that if you truly believe our program is a national power then the Texas game is little more than just another conference game! Its not the be all end all because we are focused on getting to championship games not just beating Texas. Stop spitting tea on the tea sippers and act like our program is classier and better than theirs.
by OU11 on Jan 9, 2009 1:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
security...
ok…i’ll stay on the idea of football and leave out the “other” comments (granted you laughed im sure). Stoops is a gambler, love that about him. Bradford cant always thread the needle (int in the endzone at end of 1st half) but he’s still a gamer, ask leach from tech. Anyone can see that we are power stricken…if its not murray its brown, if not brown its madu….same at end with english and alexander….in the middle with our always getting hurt linebackers…we are strong all the way through our depth chart. This is a tribute to stoops and his recruiting…and im telling you (like you dont already know) stoops knows how to make a good high school player into an NFL prospect…the guy’s a great coach…but what the hell? with all this talent, how can we lose 5 (6?) out of last 7 or 8 bowl games we’ve been in. Yes i know we werent playing anything burnt orange tonight. So i’ll give you that i should act with more class than by taking jabs at a big dumb defenseless animal we didnt even play (in my nature to hate’em). As far as the tsipper game it wasnt just another conference game….that’s a must win. apparently you didnt leave one state to play for the other…that’s up there on the “thou shalt never…” do list…dont know about you but proudly being a sooner when raised to be a longhorn means a little more than just another conference game. i proudly say we have a classier program that’s why it hurts so much to lose to them and then pass on the chance to beat a florida team we had the opportunity to thrash and ultimately rub into the faces of every longhorn that we are #1 (maybe not classy, but you would do it)…ultimately again always our goal. after all #2 is just the first place loser…
by htownsooner on Jan 9, 2009 1:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Sooners...
… on a great season.
Your team was hard to beat. We were very fortunate to conclude the first half tied up. We were two plays away from being down 21-7. I thank our defense for that, with a hat tip to Lady Luck for some good bounces.
Every encounter I had with an Oklahoma fan was a pleasant one, even in defeat.
Sam Bradford is a great QB and certainly proved why he was a deserving Heisman winner.
Best of luck in 2009.
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by Gatorpilot on Jan 9, 2009 3:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Turnover
Can you believe how many times the ball bounced around before it was intercepted by Florida? It must have bounced off 4 sets of hands. I hate those kind of interceptions/turnovers.
Florida should be a great team going into 2009, but Oklahoma will lose a majority, if not all of their offense…
by soxboys21 on Jan 9, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wel
that sucked. Not at all the game I expected. I didn’t think we could be held to 14 points in a whole game.
Bottom line, Florida, made plays. Made much more than OU did, and that’s why they won.
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 3:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hat Tip.
You guys played a great game. We had a handful of better plays and that’s why we won. Thank you for the challenge of the season. You guys deserved to be there with us. Congrats on a great season and we’ll see you soon, hopefully in similar circumstances. Boomer Sooner and Go Gators!
by ejruiz on Jan 9, 2009 5:00 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Sooner nation,
can’t wait to see you guys next year in Dallas. As insane as this rivalry always is, 2008 definitely added to the hatred on both sides. The Cotton Bowl is going to be rockin!
by ctex80 on Jan 9, 2009 8:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good game
Well at least in this BCS bowl, the Sooners were in it till the last 6 minutes. I had no doubt in my mind that Florida would eventually win though. OU’s no huddle offense looked liked a hot mess to me…Bradford didn’t seem so confident..but he had some amazing throws. And were the refs a little too flag happy?!
But the real question now is if the voters were actually correct in sending the right team to the BCS game…you don’t know what the outcome would have been if Texas, USC or Utah would have played Florida. OU has gotten the benefit of the doubt a few times, hopefully, that will be corrected.
Monday…OU vs TX bball. :)
by nyclonghorngal on Jan 9, 2009 9:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Polls
The votes are already in. See ESPN or CBS Sportsline for an update on the polls.
by soxboys21 on Jan 9, 2009 9:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is not an indictment of your program, in general...
…for the Sooners actually played some impressive defense last night, but it does heartwarm those of us from Big 10 (11?) country to see Big 12 teams play someone with a defense. Yes, your league’s Playstation Tecmo Bowl offenses are exciting to the average, unknowledgeable fan and promoted by EvilSPN ad nauseum, but defenses win championships when coupled with a balanced offense. I was rooting for you as I am now surrounded by Sooner fans (yes, the rabid must be appeased for personal safety), but Tebow certainly has the look of a winner. Bradford almost had that Neil O’Donnell look in his eyes last night,, and that is not a good thing. Yes, the Big 10 (11?) did not impress this year, but Ohio State could have beaten Texas if Tressel didn’t commit to a JoePa impersonation and if Penn State had played Penn State football they could have beaten USC. Good game last night. Better luck next year. Hey, you don’t have to keep it civil. I enjoy the shots.
by Pentimental on Jan 9, 2009 9:49 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Nic Harris
Btw, that was a dirty play by him to try and twist Harvin’s ankle.
stay classy.
by nyclonghorngal on Jan 9, 2009 9:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Twist?
He tried to pick up Harvin and pull him back (not twist), to persuade the refs to give the Sooners a better spot.
This happens quite frequently.
by soxboys21 on Jan 9, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It looked like a twist...
…to me. We replayed it numerous times and it was quite shocking.
by Pentimental on Jan 9, 2009 10:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come now
you lose all reasonable credibility with that remark. It was clearly an attempt to aggrovate Harvin’s injury.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 9, 2009 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
From what I've seen of Nic Harris,
he’s a very good player, but tries to be an intimidator and frequently does some borderline ‘dirty’ things. I could be wrong. But in the Mizzou game he looked a bit out of control.
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a twist.
He was trying to injure Harvin. This was clear from the replay. Don’t try to spin this one fellas. Pretty disappointing. But otherwise the game was pretty clean and both teams fought hard.
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by Gatorpilot on Jan 10, 2009 7:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gator here.
Good game. Glad to see the Big 12 offense vs. SEC defense argument cleared up.
Your defense played their guts out first half, but just couldn’t hold on 3rd downs, and it really hurt second half. Our defense, well, you know how that went.
Best part of last night: our two-deep on defense has 20 of 22 (probably) coming back. Scary huh? If Tebow comes back…. drool
by falcontom on Jan 9, 2009 10:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
OU also has several coming back on Defense
18 of the top 22 from the BCS game.
Offense, however is a much different story where OU will lose 12 of 22 off it’s 2 deep including 4 of the 5 starting Offensive line, That is assuming Gresham and Bradford go pro, which I fully expect for both.
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Jan 9, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Bradford goes Pro, there goes another OU/UT game
That is precisely why I was absolutely against Bradford getting the Heisman. He is so important to our program. Now with a new quarterback, Colt McCoy is sure to succeed.
OU -- 7 National Championships; 6 Big 12 Championships; 5 Heisman Winners; Most winning college football program since WW2
UT--4 National Championships; 2 Big 12 Championships; 2 Heisman Winners
Nuff Said!
by Boomer S on Jan 9, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OU Defense
You have to admit, our D did suprise you all. Did you guys expect those 2 turnovers? Probably not.
Tebow will come back. Is there any Gator fans among you that find it a little over the top that the media is treating him like a saint? Some of the commentators last night were really touting him.
OU -- 7 National Championships; 6 Big 12 Championships; 5 Heisman Winners; Most winning college football program since WW2
UT--4 National Championships; 2 Big 12 Championships; 2 Heisman Winners
Nuff Said!
by Boomer S on Jan 9, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, Saint Tim,
that stuff’s getting old real fast and if he returns it’s going to be even more unbearable next year.
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, must say,
the Gator’s talent looks pretty ‘sick’. :( :( :(
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, here's my take,
I’m sure I’m not saying anything original here.
OU had it’s chances to win that game, to create some separation in the 1st half. They started to establish the run with Chris Brown in the 2nd qtr, which carried into the 2nd half. They probably should have taken the fgs both times they were denied in the red zone since the game was such a defensive struggle. I don’t particularly blame them for going for the tds though, especially the drive where Brown was having great success running down the field, but at the goal line they should have done a play action pass to Gresham or something on the 3rd or 4th down—FL just stacked the box.
FL’s D proved to be the difference though, not allowing the Sooners to establish any consistency in their vaunted passing game and getting, what was it, 3 picks?
Tebow was also the difference maker in the 4th qtr, making the plays when it counted.
I still think OU was on equal footing and coulda/shoulda won the game.
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think Bradford will return though,
ala, ‘unfinished business’ mode.
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
It’s a different ballgame if we capitalize in the redzone.
That was a tough one to swallow knowing we had our chances. Oh, well, there’s always next year.
I have to agree with you on all the Tebow love. Before it never bothered me much because he’s such a good kid, but now it’s getting a little out of hand.
by sooner 23 on Jan 9, 2009 4:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep,
if you guys could have gone up, say, 17-7 by the half, you probably win that game. Let it slip away.
Tebow’s very good, got some great intangibles, but c’mon, he’s got a fabulous supporting cast.
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 9, 2009 5:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm a nooby one-timer; NOt a troll; calm down, I'm here respectfully........
OK help me out here. I’m just the normal opposing team guy checking out the other team’s blogs during the week of the game. I enjoyed reading this great site all week. (except for the Texas trolls – nothing against Texas, but come on guys let it go) I usually never sign up and throw out a week’s worth of comments because that is so troll-ish. I’m a gator born and bred, (used to go to UF games in the 60s and 70s as a toddler with the other couple hundred people – things change) But…I just have to ask two legitimate curiosity type questions of the Sooner Nation. I’m sitting here watching the replay of the game on FL sunshine network Friday nite…..help me out please.
1) I know what a Sooner is (since I took 3rd grade american history), they were gritty people – but what is with the “Boomer” thing. Is it the baby boomers after the sooners? I guess I could google it but I am lazy like that.
2) This is my main question. WHO is the guy they keep showing on the sidelines for OU – the D coordinator I think. You HAVE to admit he has a second job as the SHAM-WOW TV ad guy with the head set and all. hahhaa. He looks EXACTLY like him. Seen it? spitting image!!! LOL
Anyways, I love college football Thanks OU for bringing the tradition and the great chills-up-the-spine traditional fight song to the big game. Sorry it didn’t work out – but all of us college football fans have been on both sides of the big game win/loss thing before. We lost to Nebraska 176-3 a few years ago for the national championship and they also broke out best player’s legs at the same time. Good luck next year. Although, unlike OU – Gators are returning 95%+ of their team to the field, it could be our year again next year – that would be CRAZY to think about. anyway – thanks if anyone can answer my questions.
p.s. Bob Stoops is a GREAT coach. IMHO you should Lose the Fire Stoops thing. Appreciate that you have a top tier guy (trained by Steve Spurrier). We would bring him back to G-ville in a heartbeat. He can come coach for UF if you really think he sux. Don’t let one game or a kneejerk perceived issue about “big games” distort your entire perspective. Don’t dump a GREAT coach to go try and get lucky looking for a great coach for another decade. just sayin…..you might not find another coach that puts you in the big game every single year.
p.p.s This is really a nice college FB fan blog site. Thanks for what you do. Someone should alert Tennessee that the internet is now up and operating.
When does college football season start again : ( ……..?
lalalalalalllla
by gatorbornsecproudcollegefballfanmostly on Jan 9, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Do not fire Stoops...
Just ask A&M….they fired this guy RC Slocum and have NEVER been the same since…it is truly sad for Aggieland.
by Mulliganville on Jan 9, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats
Congrats to the Sooners and their fans. You guys have a great team. It was an honor to play against you for our guys no doubt. Stoops and his staff did a great job. It was a hell of a game. Once again in a game like this, it always comes down to mistakes. We should both be in the running for a Rose Bowl Birth next season. Best wishes for 2009 for all you guys here.
by realitybitez on Jan 9, 2009 11:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
the freaking Sham-Wow guys name is Vince too.
Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.
Barry Switzer
by Sooner Vince on Jan 10, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brent Venables IS the shamwow guy
Or…at least he used to be before he got the coaching gig. That’s how he was trained to use the headset….
http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/Coach/PHOTO/VENABLES_BRENT150.JPG
Buy my product today and we’ll throw in 6 extra mini-shamwows for free – that’s a 19.99 value for FREE!!!! LOL
lalalalalalllla
by gatorbornsecproudcollegefballfanmostly on Jan 10, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I guess Sooner Nation needs...
..a truckload of ShamWows to absorb all the tears this week.:(
Like FEDEX! *L
"...don't TAZE me, bro..."
by zE bOp on Jan 10, 2009 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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